• PARISH FEAST: May 1 is our Parish Feast, the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. It will be celebrated on April 29 and there will be one Mass in Gros Islet at 9.00 a.m. followed by fellowship. Parishioners from Monchy and Grande Riviere are invited to join us. Everyone is asked to bring something to share. You may contact the members of the Family and Life committee or the Parish Office for more information. In the afternoon there will be a Gospel Explosion at 4.00 p.m. All church groups and committees, men women and especially the youth are invited to come and give God thanks.

• VOCATIONS’ RALLY will be held in Mon Repos on Saturday, April 28 from 9.00 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. All youth and year 3 confirmation candidates are invited. Please contact Aunty Bev or your catechist for more information. The VOCATIONS’ COLLECTION will be taken up on next Sunday, April 29. Please be generous.

• READERS: 4th SUNDAY OF EASTER (Parish Feast) - Hadiah Venner & Brandon Jolie; Elizabeth

Prudent & David Popo.

• FREEDOM VOICES presents: “SALVATION: GOD’S REDEEMING LOVE" at The Gaiety on Sunday 22nd April, 2012 at 7.00 p.m. Tickets cost EC$50.00 for adults and EC$25.00 for children 12 & under. Proceeds go towards supporting the work of FAYMES, a Hurricane Tomas community-based rehabilitation Project in Fond St. Jacques, and the hosting of AEYCA in Gros Islet.

• WALK WITH YOUR PRIEST 2012: As part of the Catholic Church’s effort to promote a healthy physical and spiritual lifestyle in St. Lucia, the Clergy of the archdiocese invite all parishioners to get involved in some form of regular physical exercise (walking, jogging, swimming, running, aerobics, sports) in preparation for WALK WITH YOUR PRIESTS 2012. This can serve as the beginning of a sustained programme of physical fitness at the parish level to help combat such diseases as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and cardiac problems. Such a programme by the Church, if successful, can significantly impact the amount spent annually on health care in St. Lucia. The Walk is scheduled for May 1, from the Caribbean Cinemas to pigeon point and starts at 7.00 a.m. Registration is $15.00 and includes a t-shirt. Persons with Sponsored sheets are asked to have them filled out and return to the parish office in Gros Islet, Lysa Esnard (Grande Riviere), and Freddy Jn. Baptiste (Monchy).

• PARENTS OF GROS-ISLET AND MONCHY MISSIONARY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION are asked to please meet with your respective Leaders after the 10.00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 22nd (today) for an important meeting.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

THINK VOCATIONS

St. Paul is telling us to be countercultural. Most in the world put themselves first. He is calling us to change our attitudes and free our minds with the Gospel message, to reject worldliness and selfishness.

“Do not be conformed to this world but

be transformed by the renewal of your

mind, that you may prove what is the

will of God, what is good

and acceptable and perfect (Romans

12:2).”

DID YOU KNOW?

Leaving church before the Dismissal deprives one of a

blessing. Mass has a beginning and an end. To leave immediately after Communion is to treat

Holy Mass like a fast food restaurant where we come

and go as we please.

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St. Joseph the Worker

I n the early days after the resurrection, we see that Jesus’ disciples really struggled to come to terms with His death. Jesus had shared His long-term expectations of God’s plan, yet they had failed to

understand. They had been privileged to be part of His life and mission, witnessing and sharing in Jesus’ wonderful ministry, bringing healing, life and hope to the needy. All those whom society shunned, Jesus embraced.

Their belief and hope in Jesus included that their new way of living would last forever and that Jesus, as the Son of God and Messiah, was the answer to everything. With Jesus, they were filled with hope and anticipation that all would be well and love would prevail. However, they were forced to come to terms with Jesus’ humanity, including that he had suffered and died. This was not part of their vision. Following His death, many of Jesus’ disciples dispersed,

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concerned that they also might be pursued by the same authorities that executed Jesus. No wonder they were unable to recognise the Risen Christ in their midst, appearing to His disciples as the fulfillment of Scripture: “Everything written about Me in the Law of Moses, in the Prophets and in the Psalms, has to be fulfilled.”

It was in opening their minds and hearts to this that they truly came to faith.

This same invitation is offered to us today, to open our minds and hearts to the working of Christ in our lives. The Risen Christ draws us out of confusion to understanding, from mystery to revelation. That is Christ’s Easter gift to us. When life brings sadness, grief and anxiety and we lose direction, peace is found in the knowledge of God’s unconditional love and forgiveness for us. May we continue to recognise Christ in all things that bring us life, hope and love.

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Our Easter Journey of Faith

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How is our parish community a sign of Christ's presence to the world?

� 1st Reading Acts 3:13-15

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1 John 2:1-5 � Gospel:

Luke 24:35-48

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WEDNESDAY

1 Peter 5:5-14 Mark 16:15-20

THURSDAY

Acts 8:26-40 John 6:44-51

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Acts 9:1-20

John 6:52-59

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Acts 9:31-42 John 6:60-69

MASS INTENTIONS

GROS

ISLET CLERGY / RELIGIOUS INTENTIONS

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

Sat.

April 21

B’day: Leisl Glace

Thanks: The Emile Family

Sun.

April. 22

Fr. Jude CSsR Sr. Jean Chrysostom OP Sr. Cecile Remy SSM Sr. Assumpta OSB

MISSA PRO POPULO

10:00 a.m.

B’day: Devon Jules

Thanks: Deryn & Zahir Leslie B’day Thanks: Tonia Robinson

G. RIVIERE EUCHARISTIC SERVICE

MONCHY EUCHARISTIC SERVICE

GROS ISLET EASTER WEEKDAY MASSES

Mon.

April 23

Fr. Konrad Mair Sr. Dorothea Weekes OP Sr. Velorna Gervais SSM Sr. Stephania OSB

B’day: Kathleen Ferdinand Thanks: Ashwin Singh

Tues.

April 24

Fr. Amal Raj Sr. Fortunata SSM Sr. Noella MC

D’cd: Felix & Joseph Remy

Agatha & Joseph Simeon Bernadette Charles

Wed.

April 25 St. Mark

Evangelist

Consecration of

the Dennery

church (Anni)

Fr. Cecil Goodman Sr. Hyacinth OP Sr. Daisy MC Fr. Andrew Sule

B’day: Earlene Huntley-Boodram Philomene Augustin 25th Wed Anni: Patrick & Alyson Chester

Thurs.

April 26

Br. Hugh Sweeny FPM. Sr. Bernadette Peter OP Sr. Katherine Marie MC Sr. Lourdes OSB

B’day: Amanda Alexis

Thanks: The Simeon family

Fri.

April 27

Br. DeLellis O’Sullivan FPM Sr. Angela Maria MC Sr. Joytishma MC Sr. Mercy OSB

B’day: Damian Jules

Sat.

April 28

Fr. Victor MSFS Br. Michael FRM Benedictine Postulants & Novices

D’cd: Theresa St. Rose Edward Moody

Florence Victor

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Deceased:Deceased:Deceased:Deceased: Julian Cenac Emmanuel Nelson Irvine Blanchard

THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT

1.) Which books of the bible are called the gospels? (a) The Acts of the Apostles. (b) Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. (c) Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. (d) All of the above.

2.) The book of Acts begins with the ascension of Jesus. What was the last thing that He said to the

disciples? a. Many shall come in my name - believe them not. b. If they should say, the Christ is in the desert, go not thither. c. I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of

the Lord. d. You shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto me

both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

3.) Who was the apostle that wrote the vast majority of the New Testament letters to the churches? (a). Luke (b) Paul (c) John (d) Peter

4.) Paul wrote to the Romans: "For the scripture saith, whosoever believeth on him shall not be

ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is

rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall _____" (a) be saved. (b) prosper. ( c) be made rich. (d) All of the above.

5.) How many of Paul's letters to the Corinthians are included in the New Testament?

(a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four

6.) Paul told the Galatians, "Stand fast therefore, in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,

and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." Why did he say that? (a) They were applying to become Jews. (b) They were living in sexual immorality. (c) They were slaughtering their children. (d) They were returning to their previous pagan practices.

7.) Paul gave the Ephesians an illustration of the Christian life using the example of the equipping of....

(a) tentmaker (a) tax gatherer (c) a Roman Soldier. (d) a fisherman.

8.) To whom did Paul write: "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." (a) Philippians (b) Ephesians (c) Colossians (d) Corinthians

9.) Paul told the Colossians about a "mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but

now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory

of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is: _____ (a) ye shall be endued with power from on high.

(b) Christ in you, the hope of glory.

(c) the mystery of Godliness.

(d) hidden in the Ark of the Covenant.

10.) This man's letter has many well-known Bible verses in it (e.g. Resist the devil and he will flee from

you, The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous avails much before God, and Be doers of the

Word and not hearers only.) (a) James (b) Judas ( c) John (d) Jude

Celebrating Our Catholic Faith HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR BIBLE